Sustainability & Innovation Hub

Business Setup in Masdar City Free Zone

Masdar City Free Zone is Abu Dhabi’s dedicated hub for sustainability, clean energy, and innovation. Located within a smart, low-carbon urban development, it supports businesses with a fast, cost-effective, and energy-efficient setup.

We manage your Masdar City setup end to end company structure, license activities, facility selection, registration, visas, and corporate bank account introduction working directly with the free zone.

SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION

About Masdar City Free Zone

Established as a flagship sustainable development, the zone hosts leading institutions like IRENA and various research communities. It offers an energy-efficient environment with modern office, laboratory, and co-working facilities suited to advanced technology and green-energy startups.

Why Choose Masdar City

Sustainability Ecosystem A base alongside clean-energy and research organizations.
100% Foreign Ownership Full ownership with no local partner required.
Innovation Focus Tailored to clean energy, technology, R&D, and advanced industries.
Fast, Cost-Effective Setup Streamlined packages suited to startups and growth companies.
Tax Efficiency 0% corporate tax on qualifying income for Qualifying Free Zone Persons.

Activities & Facilities

Licenses focus on technology, sustainability, and support services.

Activity Groups Renewable energy, AI, mobility, and professional consultancy.

Available Facilities Co-working, flexi-desks, commercial offices, and R&D laboratories.

OPERATIONAL STRUCTURE

Structures & Visa Allocation

Masdar City provides flexible corporate structures and visa support tailored to business growth.

Company Types FZ-LLC/FZCO (single/multiple shareholders) or Branch office.

Visa Types Investor, employment, family sponsorship, and Golden Visa eligibility.

SETUP PIPELINE

Setup Stages

Consultation & Name Reservation: Confirming activity and securing approval.
Facility Selection: Matching workspace to your needs.
Licensing: Documentation, issuance, and establishment card.
Banking & Visas: Finalizing corporate accounts and staff visas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ideal for clean energy, renewables, cleantech, sustainability ventures, technology firms, and R&D centers.

Incorporation typically takes 5 to 7 business days, with an additional 2 to 3 weeks for visas and Emirates ID.